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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Jack here with a very important post today. Our friends Scout and Freyja had a really great post on their blog the other day and we think that it is importatnt enough to repost it here on our blog. This is something that you may or may not support. Either way, you should get your people to let the American National Football League (NFL) team Philadelphia Eagles ownership know one way or the other, how they feel about this issue. Did you know that in addition to the American Bull Terriers that Mr. Vick killed for "poor" performance, he also used mild mannered Golden Retrievers, not unlike the majority of us Bumpass Hounds, as "bait" dogs for the Bull Terriers to fight to the death in order to reinforce their fighting instincts. It seems that Goldens would not be able to hurt the Bull Terriers that were learning to fight to the death. Kind of like the Roman Emperors throwing Christians to the lions in the collesium. Here's what Scout and Freyja posted:

A Philadelphia-based animal welfare group is asking the Eagles to put their money where their mouth is.DogPac, a political action committee and advocacy group, sent a letter to Eagles owner Jeff Lurie today asking him to match every dollar he pays Michael Vick with a donation to area animal shelters.That means a total of $6.6 million over two years."The Philadelphia Eagles have repeatedly stated that they believe in giving second chances," said Tom Hickey Sr., chairman of DogPAC and a member of the state Dog Law Advisory Board. "I believe this is a way for the Eagles to clearly demonstrate that they are willing to invest equally in giving a second chance to the dogs that are the victims of this brutal illegal activity."In addition to the letter to Lurie, Hickey sent an email to the 23,000 people on the DogPAC list urging them to send emails to the Eagles and show their support for the donation request. As of noon 925 letters had been sent to Lurie, Hickey said.Hickey said the Eagles contribution should go toward enforcing animal cruelty laws and helping care for and rehabilitate fighting dogs."With this matching contribution dogs that have been brutalized will be able to receive the necessary medical and behaviorial care that is necessary to give them that second chance of being adopted into a loving and caring home," he said.There has been no word from the Eagles on exactly what will be expected from Vick as far as his anti-dog fighting activities are concerned or what, if anything, the team plans to do to help the area's animals in the months and years ahead.

Here is the letter DogPac sent to its email list:

Are you as outraged as I am that the Philadelphia Eagles have signed Michael Vick? I’m sure that you are, and you have every right to be. Vick has admitted doing barbaric things to dogs, and the Eagles have shown horrible judgment by making him a member of their team.The Eagles say that Vick will use his position to help save dogs and show kids that animal abuse is wrong. That simply is not good enough.However, I believe that by working together we can make the Eagles put their money where their mouth is and do something very positive for dogs in Philadelphia.That’s why I’ve sent a letter to Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie urging him to prove his team’s commitment to stopping dog abuse by donating AT LEAST the equivalent of Michael Vick’s salary to dog shelters and rescues every year that Vick is an Eagle. That would mean donations of $1.6 million this year and $5 million next year, if Vick is still on the team.Now I need your help to put public pressure on the Eagles organization to make this happen. Please join me by sending an email to Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie telling him to prove his commitment to protecting dogs by agreeing to make these donations.

The Eagles have said that they are giving Michael Vick a “second chance” by putting him on the team. By making these substantial donations to rescues and shelters the Eagles could give a second chance to thousands of dogs that have been abused, maimed and tortured by dog fighting rings just like the one that Michael Vick ran.If they believe that Vick’s second chance is worth $1.6 million this year, then we believe it’s worth at least that much to give second chances to thousands of innocent dogs who otherwise would be destroyed.

Thank you for your continuing support and for everything you do to help protect dogs in Pennsylvania.Sincerely,

Tom Hickey, Sr.

DogPAC Chairman

If enough of us support this. If enough of us contact the Eagles. If enough of us speak for those who cannot - we CAN get something done - YES, WE CAN!

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OBTW: Radar's Birthday is January 25th, 2009 so that means that he is 7 months old today. Considering his birth condition and contraction of the Parvo Virus, that's many months more than was original expected.

Dogfighters are known to break a leg(s) of a bait dog so it couldn't defend itself if it tried. Vick is scum in our book!

As to Jan's brother being a Geek. Guess he is. He can go where your and our humans dare not to check out a computer. Without him, we'd be without a computer since last November. We will say Jan figured out part of the problem and almost got it going yesterday but it hung up for an hour and 20 minutes till he arrived. Whew!

STEP UP TO ADOPT A PET

If you can, please consider opening your home to a homeless animal, preferably a dog or cat or other domesticated animal; livestock does better on farms and wild animals do better in zoos and parks. Your local Humane Society or SPCA or Animal Shelter has a wide selection of could be, should be, pets looking for new homes. If you can't adopt, perhaps you can at least become a sponsor. We'll show you how to help out Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary (AHGRRS) on our blog page, but you can help out any organization of your choice, but please help; contribute or volunteer.
- The Bumpass Hounds and Kitties

PLEASE HELP SPONSOR A SENIOR OR SPECIAL NEEDS GOLDEN

CAN'T ADOPT; BECOME AN ANGEL.So many Senior and Special Needs Goldens do not find "forever homes". Many of these dogs have above average medical needs and costs, are maintained on "special" diets, or have other extraordinary needs. Your donations can be targeted towards a particular Senior or Special needs Golden Retriever. As a sponsor, you will receive updates about your "special" Golden, and will be mentioned in our quarterly newsletter as the dog's sponsor. We also accept Paypal donations. Please keep in mind that we are a non-profit organization and that your donation is fully tax-deductible. Please just write the Golden's name in the memo line of your check or Paypal submission when sponsoring a Golden Retriever.

THE FIVE BRAVO-ZULU AWARD WINNERS TO DATE ARE:

WE ARE THE BUMPASS HOUNDS AND CATS; ORIGINALLY FROM BUMPASS, VIRGINIA.

As of 11/05/2016, our thundering herd is currently comprised of 7 dogs and 5 kitties;

3 Golden Retrievers (Shelby, Tre', & Finnegan),

1 Yellow Labrador Retriever Rescue (Abbey),

1 Golden Retriever/Chow mix Rescue (Patti),

1 Landseer Newfoundland Dog (Max),

1 Black Flat Coated Retriever Rescue (Charlie),

1 Maine Coon Cat (Boru),

1 American Tortie "Ragamuffin" Cat Rescue (Jenny),

1 dark gray Asian cat Rescue (Gracie),

1 Siamese Blue Point cat Rescue (Lily), &

1 "somethingorother" short hair cat Recue (Yeti);

all trying to get along together and make it through another day. A testimonial to love freely given and graciously shared among us all. In September 2012, the Bumpass Hounds & Kitties all moved from Bumpass, VA (from whence we got our Blog Tag) to Lake Wales, FL but we're still the Bumpass Hounds (and Kitties).

About us: THE BUMPASS HOUNDS

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS AND KITTIES (10/05/12): Jubal, 12 year old Golden Retriever, the senior member of the pack; Sophie, 9 year old Golden Retriever (Rescue); Shelby, 8 year old Golden Retriever; Jack, 7 year old Golden Retriever (Rescue); Abby, 6 year old Yellow Labrador / Golden Retriever mix (Rescue); Max, 5 year old Landseer (Newfoundland Dog); Patti, 2 year old Australian Shepherd / Golden Retriever mix (Rescue); Charlie, a 1 year old black Flat Coated Retriever (Rescue); Alex and Boru, 8 year old Maine Coon cats; Jenny, an 8 year old rescued tortie Ragamuffin cat; Gracie, a 2 year old rescued short hair Asaian mix cat; and Lily, a 1 year old Siamese Blue Point cat. The Bumpass Hounds rescues dogs come from Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary in Delray, WV.

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS FAMILY PORTRAIT - NOVEMBER 2007

JEB - Homer - Jubal - Shelby - Abby - Jack - Max & Gordon

WHERE'S BUMPASS?

Along the southeast shore of Lake Anna, Virginia. Click on the above photo and open in a new tab or window for a visual map. You can view "Lake Anna Connections" at: http://www.lakeannaconnections.com/

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS and KITTIES (TBH&K)

These postings are about the life and times of a group of cats and dogs living in the bustling metropolis of beautiful downtown Bumpass, Virginia, along scenic Lake Anna. Their origins and the relationships among themselves and their human custodians. Sometimes happy, often hysterical, and sometimes sad; just as life can be.You can help save a life at Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue.http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/They savedGordie, Abby,Homer, Sophie, Radar, Charlie,andPatti,who all came to be Bumpass Hounds. Please "click" on the AHGRR Website in our Link List in the right margin just below. You can click on this site to see some of the dogs waiting at AHGRR for somebody just like you to take them to their happily furever home. http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/doglist.html. Shilohwill kiss you if you do. It's our "lick for a click" gimmick. Drool's cool.-Jubal -J.E.B. - Sophie -Shelby- Abby- Jack- Max- Shiloh -Radar- Patti- Charlie (Woof!)Boru - Alex - Jenny - Gracie- Lily(Meow!)

JUBAL - OVER THE RAINBOW

Village Canine Good Citizen

SOPHIE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Our former "Foster" Girl

Shelby

Village Princess

Abby (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

Village Busybody

JACK - OVER THE RAINBOW

Village Enforcer

Max (Brutus Maximus)

Village Watchdog

Patti (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

Happy Yappy

Charlie (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

The Black Sheep of the Family

ALEX - OVER THE RAINBOW

Big Al

Boru

Boogers Boru

Jenny (RESCUE)

Jen-Jen

Gracie (RESCUE)

NAFOD - No Apparent Fear Of Death

Lily (RESCUE)

Mom's shadow

Shiloh (RESCUE) - ADOPTED

Village Greeter

BEAR - OVER THE RAINBOW

Bear - OBD (Old Bear Dog) Our 1st Rescue Dog

KODI - OVER THE RAINBOW

Kodi - Ann Marie's Original Lubby

RUSTY - OVER THE RAINBOW

Rusty - Our First Dog

PENNY - OVER THE RAINBOW

Penny - Our Sweet Girl

CHANCE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Chance - One Man's Very Best Friend (Click photo & help fight cancer in Goldens)

GOLDEN HONEY - AT THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

CHANDLER - OVER THE RAINBOW

THE LUKE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Golden Boy, Lucky Luke, has crossed The Rainbow Bridge. He will be missed. He is a most loved dog.

THE BLEU - OVER THE RAINBOW

Playing with The Luke

THE LATE GREAT GORDIE WONDERDOG

WE ALL MISS GORDON

GORDON - A GREAT RESCUE

Gordon was abandoned by his "life long" owner at about age 7 when he was found to be going blind. He was rescued from an Atlanta area shelter by Carol and Skip at Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary. He joined our pack as a "special needs" dog, totally blind with two detached retinas, but it turned out his only real need was a loving home. He thrived within the pack and lived 15+ years. He was a beloved "Bumpass Hound." We lost Gordie, very unexpectedly, to cancer in January '08. We all miss him terribly, especially the girls, Shelby and Abby, by whom he was fussed over much like a grandfather. We were truly blessed and priviledged to be allowed to have Gordon live with us as a Bumpass Hound.

LISTEN UP PEOPLE (AND ANIMALS)

RIGHT CLICK ON MY PICTURE, OPEN IN A NEW TAB. NOW! GOT IT?

ALMOST HEAVEN GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE & SANCTUARY

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PLEASE SHARE A LITTLE, OR A LOT WITH AHGRR; NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL TO HELP.

PLEASE, GIVE JUST ONE DOLLAR IF YOU CAN.

WE PARTICIPATED IN TWINKIE'S 2010 GLOBAL ANIMAL BLOGGING EVENT

WE MET LOTS OF NEW BLOGGER BUDDIES.

POPLAR SPRINGS ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Poplar Springs, a 501(c)3 charitabil organization, provides a safe, loving home for neglected, qbused or abandoned farm animals. Animals are referred to the sanctuary by humane societies who have confiscated them from cruelty cases or have rescued them from abandonment. Aftern their arrival they are provided with veterinary care, nourishing food and a warm shelter. All sanctuary animals are permanent residents who are allowed to live out their natural lives in peace. www.animalsanctuary.org

"The Animals' Saviour" - Copyright Jim Willis 1999

I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly. "I have done something," He replied. "I created You."

POOP ON CANCER

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CANCER KILLS GOLDENS

AVMA's 10 Warning Signs of Canine Cancer: 1 Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow2 Sores that do not heal3 Weight loss4 Loss of appetite5 Bleeding or discharge from any body opening6 Offensive odor7 Difficulty eating or swallowing8 Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina9 Persistent lameness or stiffness10 Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating

GOLDEN INSPIRATION

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HAPPY HEARTS DOG COOKIES

Home Made with Home Love

DINOVITE - WORKING WONDERS FOR DOGS

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STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE

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WATCH THE RESCUE

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PETFINDER

PETFINDER not only has lists of specific pets available for adoption near you but it is also a plethora of other great information, hints and tips about pet ownership. Check it out by clicking the Petfinder logo. - TBH (Hey Homer J. What's "plethora" mean? Is it like a "myriad?")

WE WON THE GOLDEN AWARD

I LOVE DOGS AWARD

THE PINK ROSES AWARD

From Joey: Pink Roses are given to all friends out there, bringing them a sweet and fruitful day. Those who receive these roses as a gift, you need to pass it on to 10 friends of yours to show them you care. And of course, for those who received the roses, that's to show that you're never forgotten.

YOUR BLOG IS FABULOUS AWARD

From Joey and other Blog Buddies

LIFE IS GRAND AWARD

From Joey with 5 Reasons Life Is Grand

CATS WITH OLDER PEOPLE

Wake up. The cat's got your teeth.

ARMY OF FOUR

DEVOTED TO DOGS

Click here to read Sarah Ferrell's newspaper column on How to be Your Dog's Best Owner.

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